The Office of Naval Research (ONR) Marine Mammals and Biology (MMB) program supports basic and applied research and technology development related to understanding the effects of sound on marine mammals, including physiological, behavioral, ecological effects and population-level effects. Our current program thrusts include, but are not limited to: 1. Monitoring & Detection 2. Integrated Ecosystem Research (including Sensor & Tag Development) 3. Effects of sound on marine life: -Hearing -Behavioral Response Studies -Physiology (Diving & Stress) -Population Consequences of Acoustic Disturbance (PCAD) 4. Models & Databases for Environmental Compliance Persons with an interest in obtaining support for their research should review the Marine Mammals and Biology (MMB) program topics and goals (webpage) to evaluate the potential overlap between ONR MMB program goals and areas of interest, and your own research. The next step in assessing the potential for support is to submit to the program a brief (2-3 pages) pre-proposal (also referred to sometimes as a planning letter or white paper). The pre-proposal is intended to be an informal document submitted to the program that briefly describes the rationale and nature of the work to be proposed, the approach to addressing questions posed, and estimates the costs of the research. Pre-proposals should: - Clearly and concisely describe the nature and objectives of the work proposed. - Indicate the amount of time needed to conduct the research. - Provide an estimate of funds required by federal fiscal year (Oct. 1 – Sept. 30) - if applicable, days of ship time and class of ship required should be clearly noted, but not included in your budget estimates. - Include a short 1-2 page CV for each principal investigator (PI). - Include complete contact information for each PI, including phone number and e- mail address. 31 March 2012 - Pre-Proposal Deadline General ONR Funding Cycle: - Pre-proposals: Due March 31, 2012 - Invitation full proposal: June-July 2012 - Full proposals due: End of August 2012 (unless otherwise negotiated) - Funding Date: Oct. 1, 2012 - March 2013 More information on ONR MMB Program can be can be found at: http://www.onr.navy.mil/Science-Technology/Departments/Code-32/All-Programs/... Dr. Michael J. Weise Marine Mammals & Biological Oceanography Program   Office of Naval Research - Code 32                              One Liberty Center - Rm 1068 875 N. Randolph St. Arlington, VA 22203-1995 703.696.4533 office 703.696.2007 fax michael.j.weise@navy.mil http://www.onr.navy.mil/en/Science-Technology/Departments/Code-32/All-Progra...